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Personal & Home Defense / Personal & Home Defense Spring 2017

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Personal & Home Defense Spring 2017

Why the Springfield Saint Is an AR Worthy of Home Protection

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Personal & Home Defense Spring 2017

Carjacking: How to Fight Back When You’re Behind the Wheel

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Personal & Home Defense Spring 2017

Your Guide to Situational Awareness, Threat Assessment & Response

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Personal & Home Defense

5 Critical Steps to Consider When Diffusing a Hostile Situation

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Personal & Home Defense

This Is What You Should Do When Your Home Alarm System Goes Off

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Personal & Home Defense

Cutting Edge: Inside Blade Tactical’s Lifesaving Self Defense Classes

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Personal & Home Defense

The Canary Camera: The All-in-One Home Surveillance System

The high-tech Canary camera is is HD and night-vision-capable, with built-in sensors to detect motion, temperature and air quality.

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Personal & Home Defense

9 Crucial Pieces of Gear for a Well-Rounded Everyday Carry Setup

These nine must-have everyday carry items will ensure you're always ready to defend yourself.

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Personal & Home Defense

26 New Pistols & Revolvers Coming to a Holster Near You

A look at 26 cutting-edge new pistols and wheelguns from Sig Sauer, Ruger, Smith & Wesson, Springfield and more set to light up the shooting world.

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Personal & Home Defense

28 Pieces of Self Defense Gear for Home, Work and Beyond

You’ll need more than a .22 and some ammo to defend your home and family. This self defense gear will get the job done.

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Personal & Home Defense

The Special Forces Way: Home Defense Tips from a Former Green Beret

Special Forces veteran and Guerrilla Approach founder Aaron Barruga breaks down some critical home defense tips for you and your family.

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Personal & Home Defense

Canine Deterrence: 10 of the Best Personal Protection Dogs

We continue our discussion of personal protection dogs by picking out the 10 of the best for you and your family to own.

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Personal & Home Defense

Beyond the Basics: Safer Gun Handling Tips for the Range

The more we train with our firearms, the more we owe it to ourselves to be extra cautious. Learn these gun handling techniques inside and out.

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Personal & Home Defense

Sucker Punch: How to Avoid & Counter This Cowardly Attack

A sucker punch is a very formidable type of attack you may face in the real world, and without question, it's one of the most dangerous.

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Personal & Home Defense

10 of the Most Popular Concealed Carry Handguns Available Right Now

Rounding up the most desirable concealed carry handguns from Glock, Sig Sauer, Ruger and more that are out there right now.

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Personal & Home Defense

Man’s Best Bodyguard: Choosing a Personal Protection Dog

The personal protection dog can be a reliable deterrent and first line of defense. Here's everything you need to know about finding the right one for you.

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Personal & Home Defense

Out of Harm’s Reach: Creating a Safe Room for You and Your Family

How well you prepare beforehand can determine how long you’ll last in the event of a home invasion. Take the time now to invest in a safe room.

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Personal & Home Defense

Here’s Why You Need a Home Defense Carbine

Move over shotguns and handguns— it’s time for the home defense carbine to shine.

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